North and northwest
Sarapa
A wing and windsurf spot in Vega Baja. Water: flat and waves. Intermediate to advanced.
| Wind that works | Not published |
|---|---|
| Side, on or offshore | Not published |
| Water | Flat, wavesReefs and islets, with a flat lagoon between the reef and the shore, and a "perfect wind/wave orientation for riding and jumping". It hosted World Tour finals.surf-magazin.de; windsurf.co.uk |
| Depth | Not published |
| Tide | "Just watch the tides for the shallow areas."surf-magazin.de |
| Launch | Easy parking and shade trees.surf-magazin.de |
| Level | Intermediate to advancedIntermediate and advanced.surf-magazin.de |
| Sports | Wing, windsurfsurf-magazin.de |
Hazards
- Shallow areas at low tide.surf-magazin.de
Measured wind
No wind station near this spot in our research.
More stations and every month: when to come.
Rules that apply
- DRNA put swim-area buoys at the Balneario de Vega Baja in March 2025. Non-motor craft may not enter a buoyed bathing area (Ley 430, art. 7(1)).Metro Puerto Rico; Ley 430-2000
Everywhere in Puerto Rico:
- Non-motor craft, boards with or without a sail included, may not operate, pass or anchor in a buoyed bathing area or a natural-resource protection area.Ley 430, art. 3(L) and 7(1)
- Careless or negligent use that endangers others: $250 fine.Ley 430, art. 9(a)
- The alcohol limits apply to non-motor craft too: 0.08 % over 21, 0.02 % at 18 to 20, any amount under 18.Ley 430, art. 9(o)–(q)
- Towing a person needs an observer aboard: this covers jet-ski-assisted foil sessions and tow-ins.Ley 430, art. 9(f)
NWS marine zone AMZ712: Coastal waters of northern Puerto Rico, out 10 NM. Small-craft advisories and the coastal waters forecast (opens in a new tab) are issued for the zone. The rest of the rules: rules on the water.